Lithuania vs. China
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https://www.politico.eu/article/lithuania-china-showdown-eu-impact/
In August, Vilnius authorized Taiwan’s request to set up a “Taiwanese” representative office in the country. Using that name offended Beijing, which insists the island is part of China and prefers “Taipei” to be used instead.
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China recalled its ambassador, ..., and insisted that Lithuania withdraw its envoy. Freight train services connecting Vilnius under China's Belt and Road Initiative were suspended; so were the new licenses that Lithuanian food exporters were applying for.
...The USA has already come out in support of Lithuania on this matter: https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-lithuanian-foreign-minister-landsbergis/
... The Secretary [of State] reiterated ironclad U.S. support for Lithuania in the face of attempted coercion from the People’s Republic of China. ...
